Filet Mignon With Red Wine-Horseradish Sauce

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup shallot, chopped
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups dry red wine
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon horseradish
• 4 filet mignon, 1-inch thick

1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add shallots, peppercorns and thyme and saute mixture until shallots are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add 2 cups red wine.
4. Increase heat and boil until liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 20 minutes.
5. Strain sauce and return to same saucepan.
6. Add 1/2 cup whipping cream and boil until reduced to sauce consistency, about 7 minutes.
7. Stir in horseradish.
8. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
9. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before using).
10. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler.

butter, shallot, black peppercorns, thyme, red wine, whipping cream, horseradish, filet

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/filet-mignon-with-red-wine-horseradish-sauce-330107 (may not work)